""I play with joy," Betts said on ESPN after she was drafted. "This season has been so joyful. ... You can see all the positivity that I play with.""
""I'm so excited to be here, I think having these dreams of going to UCLA and going to the WNBA and to achieve them not only by myself, but with my teammates means everything," Jaquez told ESPN."
""It's been amazing, I've grown so much, my confidence, I've owned who I am as a player and a person," Betts said."
""Going into every game and doing what the team needs," Jaquez said, reflecting on her approach to the game."
UCLA achieved a remarkable feat by having three consecutive first-round picks in the WNBA draft: Lauren Betts at No. 4, Gabriela Jaquez at No. 5, and Kiki Rice at No. 6. Betts, a standout player, averaged 17.1 points and 8.8 rebounds, earning multiple accolades including Final Four Most Outstanding Player. Jaquez, recognized for her improvement, averaged 13.5 points and contributed significantly to UCLA's national title. Rice also made her mark as a top pick, showcasing the strength of UCLA's women's basketball program.
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